Posted on 02/22/23
| News Source: i24
The operation is taking place inside Nablus's Old City * Two of the dead reported as the targets of the operation * No casualties to Israeli forces
The Palestinian Health Ministry indicated on Wednesday that 10 Palestinians were killed and at least 100 wounded during an Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus.
Clashes broke out between Palestinians - reportedly from the "Lions' Den" organization - and the Israeli military in Nablus's Old City. Those wounded were taken to Rafidia Hospital, Nablus Specialty Hospital or Al-Ittihad Women's Hospital for treatment, with five reported in critical condition. There were no reported casualties to Israeli forces.
Additionally, the Lions' Den group confirmed in an official message on their Telegram page that out of the 10 who were killed, six were operatives of the organization
Two of the dead were reported as the operation's targets: Hussam Aslim, 24, and Mohammed Abu Baker, 23. According to reports, Aslim and Abu Baker were responsible for a number of earlier attacks against Israeli settlements, as well as the death of an Israeli military soldier in October.
Israeli soldiers surrounded the building in which the two terrorists were located, attempting to force them out. Reports indicate that an anti-tank missile was fired at the building - demolishing it while Aslim and Abu Baker were inside. Their bodies were then found by the Israeli military.
A recording by Aslim - who is linked to the Lions' Den - was shared on Palestinian forums where he is heard saying: "We're in trouble, but we won't surrender ourselves. We won't hand over our weapons. I'll die as a shahid (martyr). Keep carrying weapons after us." Abu Baker was identified as the leader of the al-Quds Brigades' branch in Nablus.